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    [1]Apr 12, 2006
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    Which one was better at the part? I say Dick York.
    Edited on 04/12/2006 9:33am
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    [2]Apr 12, 2006
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    Yeah. I love Dick York.

    There is a HUGE and ugly debate about this on the Elizabeth Montgomery page on IMDB. I was just reading it earlier today so I just HAD to respond to this post. lol

    Good timing!
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    [3]Apr 13, 2006
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    chaosrainz wrote:
    Yeah. I love Dick York.

    There is a HUGE and ugly debate about this on the Elizabeth Montgomery page on IMDB. I was just reading it earlier today so I just HAD to respond to this post. lol

    Good timing!
    oh, ok , thanks for the info. yeah he's my choice as well. did a great job.
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    [4]Apr 13, 2006
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    Ironically, the role of Darrin was offered to Dick Sargent before it was given to Dick York but Sargent had a prior commitment, just as Tammy Grimes was similarly unavailable to play Samantha (originally to be called "Cassandra"). Also, about two seasons after "Bewitched" began, "The Tammy Grimes Show" premiered and lasted about a season. Dick Sargent played the brother of "Tammy," whose full first name was "Tamantha."

    I remember the so-called "Darrin switch" during the show's first run. I was not traumatized by it but I did miss York.
    For my money, Dick York was the better Darrin. York's chemistry with Montgomery really showed and I believe that was one of many important elements in the polularity and believability of the show.

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    Edited on 04/13/2006 2:52am
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    danzagurl

    [5]Apr 20, 2006
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    Dick York. Although I thought Dick Sargent did pretty well, too.
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    [6]Apr 22, 2006
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    danzagurl wrote:
    Dick York. Although I thought Dick Sargent did pretty well, too.
    I agree with you too, he did do ok as well.
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    [7]Apr 27, 2006
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    i preferred Dick York although Sargent did a pretty good job i just think i prefered him.
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    [8]May 1, 2006
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    Hands down Dick York!

    Trapper05
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    [9]May 1, 2006
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    Dick York was much better. I prefer him by far.
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    [10]May 7, 2006
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    Without a doubt, Dick York was better.  Granted, we saw him first, and if Sargeant wasn't busy, we wouldn't be having this conversation.  However, Dick York had much better chemistry and created a more "in love" feeling.  It's all about York!
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    [11]May 25, 2006
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    I too would say that Dick York was the better Darrin, his chemistry with Elizabeth Montgomery was great. And his physical pratfalls, expressions and comic timing was the best there could be. Also his interactions with Endora were always hilarious!When I think of Bewitched, Dick York will always be the Darrin I picture beside Samantha. Dick Sargent did a fine job replacing Dick but there was always something "missing" about his performance, that being that he wasn't Dick York of course and his chemistry with Sam never seemed as "real" or "genuine" as Dick York's was with her!
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    [12]May 25, 2006
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    [This message was deleted at the request of the original poster]
    Edited on 05/25/2006 9:49pm
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    balletangel19

    [13]Jun 1, 2006
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    I like Dick York better, and I agree that the chemistry was much better.
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    DonnyWallace

    [14]Jun 2, 2006
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    Dick York of course. It takes a real actor to deliver 'I want my old face back!' right.
    Edited on 06/02/2006 12:19am
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    BewitchedToday

    [15]Jul 11, 2006
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    Obviously Dic York played the better part. But the thing that has been bugging me was to ask why they replaced him with Dick Sargent?
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    charmedluver

    [16]Jul 14, 2006
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    Dick York
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    [17]Jul 16, 2006
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    Wow! It's unanimous.

    I agree. Dick York did a much better job.
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    Daniel777C

    [18]Jul 23, 2006
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    Dick York all the way!!!
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    BewitchedToday

    [19]Jul 28, 2006
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    Why did they replace Dick York again?
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    chickluver

    [20]Jul 28, 2006
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    BewitchedToday wrote:
    Why did they replace Dick York again?
    i think he got sick or something? or maybe he quite i don't know!? but i like dick york MUCH better. he just fit the part better than the other one
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